America’s First Thanksgiving
Sunday, November 3, 2019 – 3:00PM
Presentation of Colors & Pledge of Allegiance……Prince George Girl Scout Color Guard
Star Spangled Banner……Sung by Dr. Cheryl Brown Davis
Master of Ceremonies……Bill Bevins
Invocation……Carol Koon
Chaplin, Virginia Thanksgiving Festival
Welcome to Berkeley Plantation……Malcom E. Jamison
Owner, Berkeley Plantation
Welcome to the Festival……H. Graham Woodlief
President, Virginia Thanksgiving Festival
Giving Thanks for Our American Evolution…..Kathy Spangler
Executive Director, American Evolution 1619-2019
Origin of the First Thanksgiving…….Charles Berkeley
Owner, Berkeley Castle, Gloucestershire, England
Re-enactment of the Landing Of the Good Ship Margaret……Bill Bevins, Narrator – Charles Wissinger, Director
Taps……Bugler Jari Villanueva
Friendship Dance on the Lawn…..The Chickahominy Tribal Dancers
The Chickahominy Tribal Dancers invite the audience to join them in a tribal dance that celebrates friendship.
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Please tell me what I need to do in order to attend the program. Do I need to preregister? I’m a descendant if Captain Woodlief and hope to attend the 400th celebration.
You can just show up! Parking fees are listed, they accept cash only. Hope to see you there!
Just come on over and enjoy the festival! No need to register.